News from the School of STEM
Dr. Geetha Thamilarasu appointed chair of the Department of Computing & Software Systems
With a vision on innovation, student success and the future of AI, Dr. Geetha Thamilarasu has been appointed chair of the Department of Computing & Software Systems.
September 24, 2026
New study abroad program brings UW students to South Korea
In a new study abroad program co-led by Dr. Jong Yoon, professor in the Department of Engineering & Mathematics, students traveled to South Korea to learn about engineering and Korean culture.
September 21, 2026
Alumni Q&A: Brenda Sugey Vega Contreras
Learn how a UW Bothell graduate certificate and master's degree helped launch a career at Microsoft and discover the advice she has for students considering a similar path.
September 17, 2026
Samantha Szeki Boggs, 2026 Husky 100 honoree
Samantha Szeki Boggs, 2026 Husky 100 honoree, shares the story of how she ended up in Electrical Engineering at UW Bothell.
September 9, 2026
Forging his own path in cybersecurity
Graduating Senior Bruno Marroquin (CSSE: IAC) shares his journey as one of the first known Deaf students to complete the Information Assurance & Cybersecurity option within CSSE.
August 28, 2026
Student gives back to local community
As an intern for UW Bothell's Collaborative for Socio-Ecological Engagement, Ash Putzke (Earth System Science and Biology '26) had the opportunity to lead a project bringing back native plants to residents' yards.
August 5, 2026
Dual-major student turns passion into real-world experience
Joseph Gacula, a senior majoring in Media & Communication Studies and in Applied Computing, used his experience at UW Bothell to develop his portfolio and gain real-world experience.
July 31, 2026
foundry10, co-founded by UW Bothell alumna, supports summer camps
After graduating from UW Bothell with a Master of Education, Lisa Castaneda co-founded foundry10, an educational research organization that supports student learning opportunities like the BioImpact Summer Camps.
July 14, 2026
STEM Symposium Awards — 2026
On June 12, 2026, the School of STEM hosted the spring STEM Symposium and the third annual STEM Symposium Awards Ceremony.
July 7, 2026
Researchers discover fastest ultraviolet quasar
Researchers from the School of STEM recently discovered the fastest ultraviolet quasar outflow ever detected!
June 22, 2026
